A very long time in the past in, properly, this galaxy, really, Quantic Dream introduced that they had been making Star Wars Eclipse, a cinematic journey from the Excessive Jedi period by which everyone can die. Alice Bee (RPS in peace) poured soothing oil over the flames of hype by saying it was in all probability going to be garbage, citing reviews of abusive working circumstances. NetEase acquired Quantic Dream in 2022. Then, nothing was proven for a few years. The world froze in anticipation like Han Solo doing jazz arms by carbonite.
Now, lastly, some information, albeit the unofficial sort. Leaked idea artworks and pitching paperwork have proven off a number of of the brand new recreation’s races.
As found on a now-removed portfolio, and initially reported by MP1st, the WIP and/or prototype photos embody pictures of a Zenezian, a Rodian, and a Gungan. There are some characters who’re described as smugglers, and a few potential character names: “Travis” and “Jotraaaz Kammzzzek”, which means that Eclipse will stroll an Aerith and Bob-style path across the brainfarts of George Lucas naming conventions. One of many smugglers has a giant white beard and a number of slit visors. It is type of Geordi La Forge attempting to decorate as Santa, but it surely’s already Xmas eve and the one store left open sells lumberjack provides.
It is value noting that many Star Wars races are extraordinarily dodgy caricatures of non-white folks, regardless of efforts to tidy away the stinker characterisations of the Phantom Menace period, and Quantic Dream are the creators of Detroit: Turn out to be Human, “a monstrously clumsy allegory for racism”. I am unsure I might belief them with the Gungans.
There’s nonetheless no launch date for Eclipse. Earlier this 12 months, Quantic Dream vice-president of promoting Lisa Pendse commented that “one of many superb issues about working with NetEase is that they are not imposing launch dates on us”. I think about one other factor they’re grateful for is that NetEase have to date spared Quantic Dream from any layoffs amid wider cost-cutting.
